Wounded Warrior Project CEO visits Post 543

Wednesday

Nov 22, 2017 at 10:00 AM

By Cheryl Whitaker StarNews Staff

ST. JAMES -- Retired Army Lt. General Michael Linnington, now the chief executive officer of the Wounded Warrior Project, addressed the Legionnaires of Post 543 recently. He described WWP's programs, partnerships and new initiatives, especially mental health programs, noting that every day 20 veterans commit suicide.

He described the changes made in the last year to turn around the practices of prior WWP leadership, now resulting in top ratings by Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau. When introducing him, Post Commander Mike Fegan said that, "Post concerns about the management of WWP are gone, and we are pleased that we are able to support WWP in its noble mission."

The Post presented Gen. Linnington with a check for $1,500, bringing the total given by the Post to WWP this year to $4,500, from funds raised through St. James Military Appreciation Day.

The Post also honored local residents who together have raised over $150,000 for WWP over the past six years: Bob Duke of Winding River Plantation, and Holly and Dave Williams of St. James Plantation.

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